2009 National Homebrew Competition

The entry window for the First Round of the 2009 National Homebrew Competition is Wednesday, March 25 through 5:00 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2009. See Entry Information for all the details necessary for entering the competition.

First Round judging will be held April 10-26, 2009 at the 10 regional sites. Final Round judging takes place on June 18, 2009 during the AHA National Homebrewers Conference in Oakland, CA.

On-line entry and on-line payment only this year

Entry limit established for U.S. Regions

New Gambrinus Club Award for 2009 competition to be presented in addition to the Homebrew Club of the Year

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I've have two entries that have been registered. An Irish red ale, and a braggot. Now I'm just waiting until the 25th so I can drop them off. This is the first competition that I've entered, so I'm looking foward to it, and to what the judges have to say.

Brother Wheels and I were in Philly yesterday (at Yards) for the AHA regionals. I judged on the American Ales in the morning and the Specialty Ales in the afternoon. Brother Wheels was a member of the Stewarding Staff, which they did an awesome job helping out all the judges.

A great competion and some really good beer was presented. If you had entries I believe they will be contacting the winners this week for sure, and all results and review sheets should be mailed shortly. Good luck, I hope we have a bunch going on to Oakland!